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Change what Magnifier View Follows in Windows 11

Accessibility Change what Magnifier View Follows in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change what Magnifier view follows for your account in Windows 11. Magnifier makes part or all of your screen bigger so you can see words and images better. Depending on how you navigate Windows, you may want to change the default Magnifier behavior so that it only follows your mouse pointer, keyboard focus, text cursor, and/or Narrator cursor. When you select to use full screen or docked Magnifier view, you can turn on or off having Magnifier follow your mouse pointer, keyboard focus, text cursor, and/or Narrator cursor. These settings are something you can experiment with to see what works best for you.  Reference...
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Change Network Location to Private, Public, or Domain in Windows 11

Network and Internet Change Network Location to Private, Public, or Domain in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the type of network your PC is connected to as a domain, public, or private location for all users in Windows 11. A network location identifies the type of network that a PC is connected to with a network adapter and automatically sets the appropriate Windows Defender Firewall settings for that location. By default, the first time you connect to a new network (wired or wireless), you will be prompted "Do you want to allow your PC to be discoverable by other PCs and devices on this network?" by the Network Location wizard. Turning on this setting prepares your PC for sharing files and devices on a network. Based on the network location you choose, Windows will automatically assign a network...
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Change how Mouse Pointer and Text Cursor work with Magnifier in Windows 11

Accessibility Change how Mouse Pointer and Text Cursor work with Magnifier in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change how the mouse pointer and text cursor work with Magnifier for your account in Windows 11. Magnifier makes part or all of your screen bigger so you can see words and images better. When you select to use full screen Magnifier view, you can select how Magnifier behaves when the mouse pointer or text cursor move around the screen. You can select to Keep the mouse pointer and Keep the text cursor to either Within the edges of the screen or Centered on the screen. This is something to experiment with to see which combination works best for you. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/use-magnifier-to-make-things-on-the-screen-easier-to-see-414948ba-8b1c-d3bd-8615-0e5e32204198...
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Enable or Disable Search Highlights in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Search Highlights in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Search Highlights graphics icon on the taskbar Search Box for your account or all users in Windows 11. Search Highlights will show an icon or graphics on the right side of the Search Box on the task bar by default. Starting with Windows 11 build 22572 and build 22000.766, Microsoft started rolling out an update for Search that highlights interesting moments in time. You can still type to start searching for your apps, files, settings, and quick answers on the web. Search Highlights will present notable and interesting moments of what’s special about each day—like holidays, anniversaries, and other educational moments in time both globally and in your region. You’ll find rich...
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Change Magnifier View in Windows 11

Accessibility Change Magnifier View in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change Magnifier view for your account in Windows 11. Magnifier makes part or all of your screen bigger so you can see words and images better. You can change between the docked, full screen, and lens Magnifier views. When you turn on Magnifier, it will use the same view as last closed by default. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/use-magnifier-to-make-things-on-the-screen-easier-to-see-414948ba-8b1c-d3bd-8615-0e5e32204198 Option One: Change Magnifier View using Keyboard Shortcuts Option Two: Change Magnifier View in Settings Option Three: Change Magnifier View using REG file EXAMPLE: Docked, Full screen, and Lens Magnifier views Change Magnifier View using...
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Enable or Disable Smooth Edges of Images and Text with Magnifier in Windows 11

Accessibility Enable or Disable Smooth Edges of Images and Text with Magnifier in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off smooth edges of images and text while using Magnifier for your account in Windows 11. Magnifier makes part or all of your screen bigger so you can see words and images better. You can experiment with Edge smoothing to see if smoothing works better for you than no smoothing.  Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/use-magnifier-to-make-things-on-the-screen-easier-to-see-414948ba-8b1c-d3bd-8615-0e5e32204198 Option One: Turn On or Off Smooth Edges of Images and Text with Magnifier in Settings Option Two: Turn On or Off Smooth Edges of Images and Text with Magnifier using REG file Turn On or Off Smooth Edges of Images and Text with Magnifier in Settings 1 Open...
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Enable or Disable Automatically Start Magnifier before Sign-in in Windows 11

Accessibility Enable or Disable Automatically Start Magnifier before Sign-in in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off automatically start Magnifier before sign-in for all users in Windows 11. Magnifier makes part or all of your screen bigger so you can see words and images better. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/use-magnifier-to-make-things-on-the-screen-easier-to-see-414948ba-8b1c-d3bd-8615-0e5e32204198 You must be signed in as an administrator to turn on or off automatically start Magnifier before sign-in for everyone. Option One: Turn On or Off Start Magnifier before Sign-in in Settings Option Two: Turn On or Off Start Magnifier before Sign-in using REG file Turn On or Off Start Magnifier before Sign-in in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on...
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Enable or Disable Automatically Start Magnifier after Sign-in in Windows 11

Accessibility Enable or Disable Automatically Start Magnifier after Sign-in in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off automatically start Magnifier after sign-in for your account in Windows 11. Magnifier makes part or all of your screen bigger so you can see words and images better. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/use-magnifier-to-make-things-on-the-screen-easier-to-see-414948ba-8b1c-d3bd-8615-0e5e32204198 Option One: Turn On or Off Start Magnifier after Sign-in in Settings Option Two: Turn On or Off Start Magnifier after Sign-in using REG file Turn On or Off Start Magnifier after Sign-in in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on Accessibility on the left side, and click/tap on Magnifier on the right side. (see screenshot below) Open Magnifier settings 3...
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Add or Remove Microsoft Print to PDF in Windows 11

Devices Add or Remove Microsoft Print to PDF in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Microsoft Print to PDF feature for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft Print to PDF allows you to Print to PDF natively to create a PDF file of the contents of any web page or file without the need to use third-party software. Microsoft Edge is the default app used to open .pdf files with. If the Microsoft Print to PDF printer has been removed and the Microsoft Print to PDF feature is still enabled, then you will need to remove the Microsoft Print to PDF feature and add the Microsoft Print to PDF feature back to restore the Microsoft Print to PDF printer. You must be signed in as an administrator to add and remove the Microsoft Print to PDF feature. Option One...
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Find Computer Name of Windows 11 Device

System Find Computer Name of Windows 11 Device

This tutorial will show you different ways on how to find the current computer name of your Windows 11 device. The computer name makes it easier to identify your device. For example, if you use multiple computers with your Microsoft account devices. PCs on a network need unique names so they can identify and communicate with each other. If two PCs have the same name on the same network, it creates a conflict for network communications. Most PCs come with default names, but you can change the computer name. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/find-information-about-your-windows-device-a66d52c8-3323-44fd-8f34-a9497bb935e1 Option One: Find Computer Name in Settings Option Two: Find Computer Name in System...
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Enable or Disable Windows Protected Print Mode in Windows 11

Devices Enable or Disable Windows Protected Print Mode in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Windows protected print mode for all users in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 26016 (Canary) and build 26052.1100 (Dev), Microsoft has added Windows Protected Print Mode (WPP). Windows protected print mode lets your PC exclusively print using the Windows modern print stack which is designed to work with Mopria certified printers only. With Mopria certified printers, users no longer must depend on third-party software installers as well as get additional security benefits. Print devices will “just work” resulting in a safe and streamlined installation and printing process. By default, Windows protected print is not enabled and there are not any restrictions on the print...
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Generate Coloring Book Pages in Paint app in Windows 11

Apps Generate Coloring Book Pages in Paint app in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to generate a set of unique coloring book pages in the Paint app on a Windows 11 Copilot+ PC. The Paint app included in Windows 11 is a simple and powerful graphics editor with a range of uses. You can edit images quickly or create masterpieces with the tools in this app. Once you’re done, you’ll be able to save and share your files in almost any format. Starting with Paint app version 11.2512.191.0 for Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels, Microsoft is introducing a new Coloring book feature. Coloring book is an AI-powered feature that lets you create unique coloring book pages from a text prompt. Reference...
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